HB 22-1053

House Bill 22-1053, also known as the Blockchain Agriculture and Uniform Commercial Code bill, requires the Colorado Department of Agriculture to create an online educational program about blockchain technology for farmers by January 1, 2024. The department will work with various stakeholders to develop this program and promote it to agricultural producers. This initiative is funded with $72,768 from the general fund. Since the bill has been signed into law, the Department of Agriculture must now proceed with creating and launching the educational program as outlined in the legislation.

Official Summary

The act instructs the commissioner of agriculture (commissioner) to create and deploy, on or before January 1, 2024, an online program that educates agricultural producers about blockchain technology. The commissioner will consult and cooperate with stakeholders to develop the online program, publicize the program, and encourage agricultural producers to participate in the program. To implement the act, $72,768 is appropriated from the general fund to the department of agriculture for use by the agricultural markets division. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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